Henri-Pierre Picou
1824–1895 · French · 26 artworks
AcademicismOrientalismPrecise drawingIdealized formsSmooth brushworkClassical subject matterNarrative composition
artist bio
Henri-Pierre Picou was a French painter known for his academic style and occasional forays into Orientalism. He achieved recognition for his meticulously rendered historical and mythological scenes, contributing to the late 19th-century academic tradition.
what you'll learn
Studying Picou's work allows students to understand the principles of Academic art, including precise drawing, idealized forms, and narrative composition. Students can also learn about the influence of classical themes and the development of Orientalist subjects within 19th-century art.
related: William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Jean-Leon Gerome, Alexandre Cabanel
26 artworks
The Dressing Room
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Ronde De Mai
1873
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The Flower Pickers
1881
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Portrait of Mrs. Henri-Jean-Pierre Picou, Mother of the Artist
1846
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At the Fountain
1880
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Jeunes Femmes Au Bain
1879
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Jeu D'echecs Indien
1876
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Good Adventure
1872
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Portrait of Céphise Picou, Sister of the Artist
1846
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Venus
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Allegory of Spring
1871
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An Idyll of Marriage
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Angel of Love
1884
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Odalisque au collier de perles
1857
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Loss of Innocence
1885
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Odalisque
1858
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The Birth of Venus
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Birth of Venus
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The Miraculous Draught
1850
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Innocence Seduced by Love
1886
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Nymphs
1881
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The Hammock
1884
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Blowing Bubbles
1883
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The Judgment of Paris
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Andromeda Chained to a Rock
1874
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Two Boys Presented to Diana with the Three Graces Beyond
1882
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